How far is Jacksonville, FL from Wildwood, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Wildwood, FL is about 132.4 miles (213 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.38 mi
02h 48m
Flight
103.95 mi
167.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.95 mi
Kilometers
167.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.38 mi
Kilometers
213.05 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Wildwood
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hawthorne
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
66.3 mi
01h 24m
To Wildwood
66.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Wildwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Wildwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    64 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kings Road

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    766 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    37.4 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway

    39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest 77th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa

    2914 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood

    2090 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Mill Street

    918 ft · 40 sec · Mill Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Wildwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
56.1 mi · 42%
Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 29%
I 75 South
28.6 mi · 22%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 1%
I 95 South
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sid Martin Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway

39 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawthorne
01h 24m from Jacksonville
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Wildwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Wildwood?

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hawthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Jacksonville and 66.1 miles from Wildwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Wildwood.

Stop Ideas Near Hawthorne

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hawthorne, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hawthorne.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

23 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

24 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Palatka

44 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Ocala, Florida

45 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 103.95 mi (167.29 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Wildwood

#2 Wildwood

Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America

Population7,659
Coordinates28.8654200, -82.0405800
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Wildwood (-82.04058, 28.86542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.68 L · about $19.37
Round trip
$38.74
9.34 gal · 35.36 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.37 $38.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.46 $42.93
Premium $4.90 $22.86 $45.73
Diesel $4.35 $20.31 $40.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Wildwood. The current time is 04:16:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.